What can I do to help get a proper night's sleep?

PO2 Leo Markfort — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:14:56 -0400

I cannot sleep through the night still. Falling asleep is not a problem just staying asleep for a decent duration. Is there anything I can do?

Response by Evan Wood made Jun 28 at 2022 6:38 AM

Evan Wood — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:38:08 -0400

I can`t fall asleep because of the field in my work, How does stress affect sleep?

Response by SFC Casey O'Mally made Jun 28 at 2022 8:21 AM

SFC Casey O'Mally — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 08:21:29 -0400

Have you done a sleep study? They are commonly associated with sleep apnea, but that is not ALL they do.

I would start with your primary care, let them know your issues and ask for a referral for sleep study, psych, or both.

Long term, inability to get proper sleep can have SERIOUS implications, including psychosis (this is the EXTREME, not the norm, I am not saying this is what will happen, just highlighting the importance of getting it fixed.)

Response by SSG Carlos Madden made Jul 8 at 2022 4:07 PM

SSG Carlos Madden — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:07:29 -0400

I'd bring this up with your primary care first. They'll have the best advice given they know the whole picture of your health. It could be medication, stress, alcohol/drugs, time you go to sleep, what you do before you go to sleep, diet, etc.